Tag: Gluten Free

Brownie Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake

Brownie Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake

This year I wanted to spice things up – pumpkin spice, that is – with a special twist on the classic pumpkin pie. I’ve been really enjoying making cashew cheesecake tarts and finally worked up the nerve to add nutritional yeast to my desserts. The 

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Eggplant

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Eggplant

This Asian inspired eggplant dish is the simplest way of replicating the delish taste of Americanized Szechuan take-out, without all the unhealthy sugars and oils. I’ve added Tempeh to accompany the eggplant but if you are soy-free it will be just as good without. I have 

Easy Tropical Pancakes, V & GF

Easy Tropical Pancakes, V & GF

These vegan, gluten-free pancakes are easier to make from scratch than any conventional pancakes. The best part is that they don’t require any type of milk. I recently realized that baking with water instead of milk does not make a difference. Save money & time 

V, GF Sausage & Hash Browns

V, GF Sausage & Hash Browns

This is a greasy yet decadent breakfast. If you are restricting your oil consumption, you can try to bake the hash browns on a silicon sheet in the oven, but they will not be as crispy OR simply cut your potatoes into quarters & simply bake 

V & GF Chocolate Chip Cookies

V & GF Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy chocolate chip cookies are so easy and simple to make. Despite being vegan and gluten-free, they require no egg substitute or gluten-free flour.

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars

These indulgent dessert bars are so easy to make and require no baking. Though I try to steer clear of mixing oils and sweets, I love to make an exception for this decadent dessert. I will try to think of an oil free alternative for 

Falafel Salad Bowl

Falafel Salad Bowl

I used to love to indulge in a big greasy falafel sandwich at the nearby Shawarma house. But learning to make falafel from scratch was so easy that I have no excuse to eat out to have them. The best part though is that I 

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

When I first tried to reduce my wheat and processed food consumption, giving up French Toast was one of the hardest things. I used to make it religiously! Nowadays, this is more of a breakfast treat since it is not the healthiest, but I still managed to find a plant-based take on this dish. Here is my clean twist on an old favorite.